Continuous Improvement Engineer

Stord is the leading commerce enablement provider of fulfillment services and technology that powers seamless checkout and delivery experiences for high-volume mid-market and enterprise brands across all channels. Stord manages over $5 billion of commerce annually through its fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and operator-built software suite including OMS, Pre- and Post-Purchase, and WMS platforms.

With Stord, brands can sell more, save money, and reduce headaches.With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive customer loyalty. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with leading technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, easy access to more channels, and improved margins on every order.

Hundreds of leading DTC and B2B companies like AG1, Native, Tula, American Giant, and more trust Stord to make their supply chains a competitive advantage. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Stord is backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, and Salesforce Ventures.

Join us to help empower commerce brands with the best end-to-end customer and delivery experience.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel required to visit sites

About The Continuous Improvement Engineer Position

Stord is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Operational Excellence team and sit out of our Atlanta, GA location. This role will focus on the implementation of our new fulfillment center and contribute to the further expansion of STORD’s warehousing & fulfillment capabilities. This person will analyze inventory footprint and turns, and propose layout designs(CAD). They will also design and implement continuous improvement projects working with processes, people, and automation, including fulfillment robotics.

What You'll Do

• Support the material flow and area planning for our warehouse operations, serving as the subject matter expert for our onsite Warehouse Management System and robotics.
• Conduct analyses to select warehousing technology for our sites throughout the US.
• Assist in procuring various supply chain solutions including hardware, software & supporting technology.
• Support the implementation of material handling systems that enable capacity and productivity improvements.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects for our Las Vegas Fulfillment Center to reinforce the goal of Operational Excellence.
• Conduct Motion & Time Studies for the development of future engineered labor standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality management and regulatory compliance, including adherence to ISO:9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines, in all relevant aspects of operations.
• Plan processes and design warehouse layouts (AutoCAD, SketchUp)
• Support solutions design on large deals
  
  

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field.

• 1+ years of full-time experience in warehouse planning, material flow planning, or fulfillment/warehousing logistics consulting
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, warehousing, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Working knowledge of ISO:9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and conceptual skills; logical thinker
• High degree of accuracy; an eye for detail; accountable
• Effective communication with business partners both local and remote; excellent communication skills; the ability to handle multiple competing priorities; and a strong customer focus
  
  

Bonus Points

• Prior start-up experience
• Graduate-level degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field
  
  

Culture Snapshot

Our team is passionate about sitting at the intersection of enterprise technology and global logistics. The Stord company culture is electric, and we are proud to offer a career experience that will make you excited to come to work every day. We are creating an environment of continuous improvement through collaboration and diverse thinking by solving challenging problems and working with talented and smart colleagues. At Stord you will have daily opportunities to learn and inspire those around you. You will be surrounded by a team of self-starters who are motivated to have an impact through driving results.

Below Are a Few Perks Of Joining Our Team

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Friendly, Passionate, and Intelligent Employee Base
• Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Low-Ego, Solution-Driven Culture
• Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups: Women of Stord, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion), Stord-Serves, & More
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Mental Health Resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Stipend
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• And more!
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.